The UTSA Roadrunners (10-9, 4-2 CUSA) welcome the Charlotte 49ers (5-13, 2-5 CUSA) to UTSA Convocation Center as they look to prolong their six-game home winning streak. The game is scheduled to get underway at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 24, 2019.
Charlotte 49ers vs. UTSA Roadrunners Betting Prediction
In the 49ers’ last matchup, they were defeated by the Old Dominion Monarchs, 76-70. Old Dominion’s 12.8 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over Charlotte, who had a mark of 19.9. The Monarchs’ mark was better than their season average of 15.0, while the 49ers’ was above the 16.7 mark opponents have averaged against Old Dominion this season. Jon Davis was the game’s high scorer with 30 points on 8-for-20 shooting.
The Roadrunners were beaten by the UAB Blazers in their last game, 83-73. UAB’s 0.304 free throw rate was their biggest advantage over UTSA, who had a rate of 0.082. The Blazers’ mark was above their season average of 0.175, while the Roadrunners’ was below their season average of 0.192. With 33 points on 12-for-26 shooting, Keaton Wallace was the game’s high scorer.
After the Roadrunners won the sole game against the 49ers last season, 97-89, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. UTSA was lights out from beyond the arc (13-25; 52.0 percent). Charlotte, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (41.9 vs. 20.0).
This contest should be a showdown of conflicting tempos. UTSA likes to play quickly (21st in possessions per game), while Charlotte is methodical (341st in possessions per game).
Charlotte at UTSA Betting Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Charlotte ranks 52nd in rebounds allowed per game (32.4) while UTSA ranks 261st (39.5).
The Roadrunners rank 46th in three pointers attempted per game (26.1) while the 49ers rank 238th (19.3).
UTSA ranks 50th in steals per game (7.6) while Charlotte ranks 188th (4.8).
The Roadrunners rank 203rd in assists per game (12.1) while the 49ers rank 258th (9.3).
Charlotte blocks 3.7 opponent shots per game, which ranks 79th in the NCAA. UTSA ranks 89th in blocks allowed per game (3.3).
Bettings Trends:
The 49ers have outscored opponents by an average of 1.6 points in their last five games. On the season, Charlotte has been defeated by an average of 6.4 points.
During their last five games, the Roadrunners have scored an average of 79.4 points per game (3.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 77.6 points per game (2.8 above their season average).
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